by Jessica Carreras
See the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Hold up a candle. Donate. Pray. Reflect, remember and spread the word about Dec. 1, World AIDS Day.
Here's your BTL guide to the week's events.
Where to see the quilt:
Dec. 1
Kresge Art Museum
In conjunction with Olin Health Center and Lansing Area AIDS Network.
Michigan State University, East Lansing. http://www.artmuseum.msu.edu.
Dec. 1-7
MSU Museum
Heritage Gallery, Michigan State University, East Lansing. http://www.museum.msu.edu.
Dec. 5
Affirmations Community Center
An evening of remembrance and reflection with speakers, live music, resources and refreshments.
290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. http://www.goaffirmations.org.
Monday, Dec. 1
Gift Wrapping, 10 a.m. Presented by the HIV/AIDS Resource Center. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3235 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. www.r2harc.org.
HARC Display Table, 10 a.m. Providing information about HIV/AIDS. Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor. www.r2harc.org.
World AIDS Day Observance, 10 a.m. Brought by the Michigan Department of Community Health, Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion and others. Prevention services, HIV and STD testing and workshops. Ballroom of the Northwest Activity Center, 18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit. 313-456-4422.
Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise – Leadership, 11 a.m. An observance and reflection program coordinated by the Lansing Area AIDS Network. Hannah Community Center, Lansing. www.laanonline.org.
AIDS Education, 11 a.m. Dialogue to teach more about HIV/AIDS and the importance of World AIDS Day, plus informational tables. Campus Diag, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. www.spectrumcenter.org.
HARC Display Table, 11 a.m. Providing information about HIV/AIDS. Schoolcraft College, Livonia. www.r2harc.org.
Candlelight Vigil, 6:30 p.m. Held at "the rock" off of Farm Lane. Fairchild Auditorium, Michigan State University. www.artmuseum.msu.edu.
Community World AIDS Day Event, 7 p.m. Guest speakers, music, poetry and readings, plus informational booths. Reception afterward with coffee, punch and cookies. Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, Traverse City. 231-935-2785.
Ecumenical Service, 7:30 p.m. The fourth annual service commemorating World AIDS Day. Donations of new blankets or donations to Midwest AIDS Prevention Project and Higher Ground are welcome. Reception held after the service until 10 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany, Ferndale. 248-399-7741. www.hghiv.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 2
Year-End Thank You Reception, 4:30 p.m. For the HIV/AIDS Resource Center. Shaut Cabaret, Braun Court, Ann Arbor. www.r2harc.org.
Thursday, Dec. 4
World of Desserts, 6 p.m. The annual dinner with an array of desserts to recognize leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as well as to raise funds for the Michigan AIDS Fund. Tickets: $50 advance, $60 at the door. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 248-395-3244. www.michaidsfund.org.
Friday, Dec. 5
Dine Out, all day. Eat at any participating restaurant and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project. Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Ypsilanti, Salem and Saline. 248-545-1435. www.dineoutmichigan.org.
Art Contest, 9 a.m. You Can't Get It From Kissing: The Stigma IS the Story. Presented by Community AIDS Resource and Education Services. A juried contest with $250 each awarded for juror's choice for viewers choice. Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo. 269-381-2437. www.caresswm.org.
Memorial Quilt Opening Reception, 6:30 p.m. An evening of remembrance and reflection with speakers, live music, resources and refreshments. Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. 248-398-7105. www.goaffirmations.org.
Red Ribbon Gala, 7 p.m. An evening to raise money for the Lansing Area AIDS Network and honor local pioneers in the field of HIV/AIDS. Tickets: $100. Eagle Eye Golf Course, 15500 Chandler Road, East Lansing. www.laanonline.org.
Christmas Service for People with AIDS, 7:30 p.m. A special Christmas service for people with AIDS and those who love and care for them sponsored by Oasis and more than ten local congregations. Oasis, 316 N. Division St., Ann Arbor. 734-846-3578. [email protected]. www.oasisministrymi.org.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Shopping Day Benefit, 11 a.m. A special shopping day where 10 percent of all proceeds go to benefit the HIV/AIDS organization Steppin' Out. Leon and Lulu's, 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson. 248-288-3600. www.leonandlulu.com.
Candlelight Vigil and Interfaith Service, 5 p.m. With WIHAN. Michigan Union, 530 S. State, Ann Arbor. www.r2harc.org.
